The definition of revival is the act of reviving, and to digest something is the process of absorbing it into the body, or information that the mind can absorb.
Just as with any other person in your life, communication is essential in strengthening your relationship with God. Understanding His laws, having this relational covenant with Him, helps us to understand Him, to learn His heart, and to, ultimately, allow Him to lead us.
Proverbs 3:5-6 teaches us to trust in the Lord with all our heart, and lean not unto our own understanding, but in ALL our ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct our paths.
Forgiveness and reconciliation are an important part of what it means to follow Him, and in having this relationship with Him.
As this world goes through this period, or instance, of reviving, there does seem to be a mutual understanding about this much-needed change. But if we’re not seeking revival in our hearts, how do we plan on changing anything that matters? And if it isn’t a heart-matter (at all), how do we expect to show this love?
Revival In Our Daily Prayer
Through regular prayer and study of the Bible, the Holy Spirit helps us to grow in the understanding of God’s plan, and our part in it.
Hebrews 8:10 says, “For this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, says the Lord: I will put My laws in their mind and write them on their hearts; and I will be their God, and they shall be My people.”
What’s happening today, the choices of the people on this earth, is taking a huge toll on our planet. With earthquakes, fires, and other worldly events taking place, our response has not been adequate. We’re in a season of reckoning in this world, and it is high time that we must all stop and fully pay attention.
What’s happening can be very troubling; but, we should never consider it a shortage of God’s love, or that somehow He has abandoned us.
Revival In Our Hearts
Through this daily prayer, and in reading His Holy Scripture, He is developing this heart-change (inside of us), and all while His Holy Spirit continues to sway our minds (to trust and follow Him).
We, as a human race, are living in a stark reality of what has taken place in the world, especially the last five years (with Covid). And as hate and anger are still trying to take the front seat of many lives, God is calling us to repent, and instead, love one another.
We’ve come to this moment in time, when every voice wants to be heard. My only hope is that as each one begins to speak, we will do so with grace, and for the purpose of this reconciliation and forgiveness.
It is true, we must speak our minds openly, debate our disagreements honestly, and yes, all in choosing this solidarity. I believe that as we pursue this “path of peace,” solidarity will follow.
Let us pray that our minds will always be open to Him for this revival, and that our hearts will always be open to #morelove.♥️
Watch Studio 5 with Efrem Graham, as he shares this remarkable story of faith from one police officer (in 2020) who decided to follow his passion, and ultimately, started a movement.